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War Elephants face Uzbekistan test at Asian Cup
War Elephants face Uzbekistan test at Asian Cup
FOOTBALL: Thailand head coach Masatada Ishii is happy to have an injury-free squad at his disposal ahead of their AFC Asian Cup last-16 round clash with Uzbekistan today (Jan 30).
China wants a part in the Land Bridge, says PM
China wants a part in the Land Bridge, says PM
BANGKOK: The government and private sector of China are interested in the Thai government’s Land Bridge project and are seeking more details, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Russian rockers jailed in Phuket, Phuket footballers sign with Buriram United! || Jan 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Russian rockers jailed in Phuket, Phuket footballers sign with Buriram United! || Jan 29
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Pupil fatally stabbed during morning assembly
Pupil fatally stabbed during morning assembly
SUAN LUANG: A secondary school student fatally stabbed another student in the neck and abdomen with a fruit knife during morning assembly, in the Suan Luang district of Bangkok this morning (Jan 29) police have confirmed.
Discussion heats up over ’Go Wholesale’ shopping centre
Discussion heats up over ’Go Wholesale’ shopping centre
PHUKET: A heated meeting took place at the offices of Phuket City Municipality last Thursday (Jan 25) as relevant government agencies, stakeholders and representatives gathered to address complaints regarding the construction of the ‘Go Wholesale’ shopping centre in Phuket Town
Russian rockers face deportation after arrest in Phuket
Russian rockers face deportation after arrest in Phuket
PHUKET: Seven members of a Russian rock band who oppose Russia’s invasion of Ukraine face deportation from Thailand after their arrest in Phuket for working illegally by performing a concert in Patong.
Australian killed in motorbike accident
Australian killed in motorbike accident
PHUKET: An Australian man has been killed in a motorbike accident in Rawai after arriving on the island from Samui.
Skål International Phuket Dinner - February
Skål International Phuket Dinner - February
A Moonlit Feast at Metadee Concept Hotel Kata’s Moon Terrace, Metadee Concept Hotel Kata. Our Host of the month of February, Marek Przeorski, welcomes Skalleagues to the Moon Terrace restaurant at Metadee Concept hotel. Registration 6pm. Members THB 1200. Non-Members THB 1600. To find out more visit - facebook.com/SkalPhuket
Eva Beach grasps at new trial appeal
Eva Beach grasps at new trial appeal
PHUKET: The Nakhon Sri Thammarat Administrative Court has accepted a motion that may derail a Supreme Administrative Court ruling last year deeming the Eva Beach development in Rawai as illegal construction. 
Sinner stages epic fightback to win Australian Open
Sinner stages epic fightback to win Australian Open
TENNIS: Jannik Sinner stormed back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in an energy-sapping five-set Australian Open final yesterday (Jan 28), claiming his first Grand Slam title.
Visa waiver agreement signed with China
Visa waiver agreement signed with China
BANGKOK: Thailand and China signed a reciprocal visa-waiver agreement yesterday (Jan 29) intended to boost tourism between the two countries once it takes effect in March.
Parents of Russian Provincial Hall vandal apologise to Governor
Parents of Russian Provincial Hall vandal apologise to Governor
PHUKET: The parents of a Russian man who was recently involved in a disturbing incident at Provincial Hall met with Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat to apologise yesterday (Jan 27).
Ravi Chandran on social impact
Ravi Chandran on social impact
Having retired following 25 years with Banyan Tree Holdings, Ravi Chandran has never been busier. It is not exactly what was planned by the affable former chief executive of Laguna Phuket. But the explosion of growth post-COVID in the hospitality and real estate sectors combined with a savvy business reputation has had his phone ringing off the hook. So, what is he up to these days?
Phuket footballing trio sign for Buriram United
Phuket footballing trio sign for Buriram United
FOOTBALL: In a significant development for Phuket’s football scene, three former British International School, Phuket (BISP) students have recently signed contracts with renowned club Buriram United, who ply their trade in Thai League 1.
TAT looks to tap Spanish and ASEAN markets
TAT looks to tap Spanish and ASEAN markets
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has been busy in the past week reinforcing Thailand’s status as a top global destination at both the Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR) 2024 in Madrid, Spain and the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2024 in Vientiane, Laos.
X to open new office to combat child porn
X to open new office to combat child porn
SAN FRANCISCO: Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, will open a moderation office in Texas with an emphasis on fighting content linked to child sexual abuse, the company has confirmed.
MFP ‘weakens stance’ on lese-majeste ahead of key court ruling
MFP ‘weakens stance’ on lese-majeste ahead of key court ruling
BANGKOK: The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has shown signs of faltering in its commitment to push for reforms of the lese-majeste law ahead of the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the party’s fate on Wednesday (Jan 31), according to Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement (PM).
And the winner is… Wine
And the winner is… Wine
In a long-awaited move, Thailand’s Move Forward Party is proposing swingeing reductions to the taxes ‒ and there are many ‒ on imported wine. Such measures fly in the face of official thinking which has for decades argued, dinosaur-like, in the following terms: 1) Thais do not drink wine – it is a ‘farang’ tipple; 2) the imported stuff is ridiculously expensive; 3) its consumption has a deleterious impact on the nation’s health; and 4) foreign wine competes directly with Thailand’s fledgling wine industry. OK? So let’s tax it heavily. At the very least, it thereby provides a hefty source of revenue for the nation’s coffers. Billions of baht every year.
Turtle eggs laid in Karon for first time in over a decade
Turtle eggs laid in Karon for first time in over a decade
PHUKET: Officials from the Andaman Sea and Coastal Resources Research and Development Center have expressed their delight at the news of an olive ridley sea turtle laying eggs at Karon Beach for the first time in over a decade.
Investment in Phuket real estate market hits B100bn record
Investment in Phuket real estate market hits B100bn record
PHUKET: Russian nationals led the way as over B100 billion was invested in Phuket real estate development last year, according to a study by a leading international investment management company.